>>7704279
The stone appears to be either cabochon ruby or my pick a cabochon carnelian.
>"Carnelian was symbolic of the warm blood of life and was thought to purify the blood of the wearer, and also to help relieve back pain.
>Carnelian was one of the oldest gemstones mined in ancient Egypt and was used to make the Dyed pillar amulet, which was symbolic of the tree trunk in which the body of the god Osiris was assembled.
Egyptian Carnelian Ring
>Ancient Egyptians believed that this amulet preserved and promoted the stability of its wearer.
Carnelian was also carved into heart amulets, which represented immortality and eternal >life.
>In ancient Egypt the stone was used to protect the living and the dead.
The Egyptian Pharaohs believed that the stone has supernatural qualities, they regarded this stone as a symbol of renewal and loyalty.
>An Isis knot or tyet, made of carnelian was placed on the neck of a mummy to ensure safe passage and a peaceful afterlife. An Eye of the Horus ornament made of carnelian was believed to protect from the evil eye."